Senior Public Policy Long-Term Care - Rate Setting Analyst
Gainwell TechnologiesAbout the role
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Summary
As a Senior Public Policy Long-Term Care - Rate Setting Analyst at Gainwell, you will take a lead role in developing and maintaining rate‑setting methodologies that support a large, complex Medicaid long‑term care program. You will apply deep data expertise, interpret policy impacts — particularly within Wisconsin Medicaid — and understand how rate decisions affect Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and the broader long‑term care ecosystem.
Bring your analytical strengths and passion for public service to a team committed to improving program transparency, efficiency, and outcomes for the communities we serve.
Here are the details on this position.
Your role in our mission
Play a critical part in ensuring rate‑setting and reimbursement strategies meet program, policy, and organizational goals.
- Lead the development, enhancement, and documentation of rate‑setting models for long‑term care programs
- Use advanced analytical techniques and large datasets to evaluate costs, trends, and reimbursement outcomes
- Assess how rate changes, policy updates, and cost drivers affect Managed Care Organizations (MCOs)
- Translate business needs into clear data, system, and policy requirements
- Research reimbursement methodologies, program operations, and the long‑term care ecosystem to recommend improvements
- Support the development and implementation of capitated rate‑setting methodologies for contracted MCOs
- Validate the accuracy and sufficiency of rates produced by established models
- Monitor State and Federal policy changes — with emphasis on Wisconsin Medicaid — and assess their operational and financial impact
- Partner with internal teams, business leaders, and external stakeholders to promote transparency and alignment in rate‑setting practices
- Prepare written analyses, presentations, and recommendations for leadership, clients, and technical teams
What we're looking for
- 6+ years of experience in business analysis, financial modeling, or health policy analysis
- Master's degree in Public Administration or Public Policy
- Strong data expertise, including understanding how rate-setting decisions impact Managed Care Organzations (MCO's)
- Experience interpreting public policy, preferably within healthcare and/or Wisconsin Medicaid
- Understanding of the Long‑Term Care (LTC) ecosystem, including program structures and reimbursement models
- Advanced skills in Excel and/or analytical tools such as R, SAS, STATA, or SPSS
- Strong communication skills to translate complex analytical work into clear, actionable insights
- Ability to work independently, manage timelines, and support multiple projects at once
Additional qualifications that set you apart
- Work History in State Policy or with a Managed Care Organization
- Experience evaluating government, business, or healthcare policies that affect internal and external partners
- Experience working with Medicaid programs, rate‑setting methodologies, or capitated payment models
- Experience analyzing large datasets and developing quantitative or statistical models
- Ability to write and present comprehensive reports, analyses, and policy summaries
- Strong problem‑solving skills and a track record of recommending improvements to business or technical processes
- Experience with SQL or data warehouse tools
What you should expect in this role
- Fully remote options from Contiguous US locations only
- Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
- The deadline to submit applications for this posting has been extended until a suitable candidate is selected
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